Barry Baldwin drove a bus for the New York City Transit Authority for 27 years before retiring from his job. While working for the New York City Transit Authority, Barry Baldwin received an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) certificate award in 2005 for providing outstanding service to passengers.
This year, the ADA will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Signed into law 1990 by former President George Bush, Sr., the ADA was formed to protect people with disabilities against discrimination in several areas. The law bans discrimination against people with disabilities as it relates to housing, employment, education, and in all areas of life.
Similar to other civil rights legislation, the ADA law dictates that people with disabilities must have access to the same opportunities as everyone else. The law is separated into five sections related to public accommodations, transportation, employment, telecommunications, and state and local government agencies.
The ADA was a significant event in creating an inclusive environment for a few reasons. For one, it created a platform for an inclusive environment where public and private organizations made accommodations for this population. Since being signed into the law, the ADA has been amended. In 2009, changes to the law were related to definitions of disability. These changes apply to Title I, II, and III programs.
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